The national innovation platform for the agricultural sector in Benin

Abstract

Innovation platforms link different stakeholders to achieve a joint objective. A lot has been written on the theory of innovation platforms and how it may in- troduce new ideas and bring about positive change in rural people’s livelihoods. In this book we present real-life examples of innovation platforms established through different organisations and with a different design. Based on a com- parative analysis undertaken by people working in the field, we derive lessons for design, brokering and a sustainable impact. We trust and truly hope that this publication will fill a gap and inform practitioners and other people involved in enabling innovation.